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As technology continues to connect people and businesses across the globe, localization has become an increasingly important consideration. But what is localization, and why is it so critical to the success of modern companies? Technological localisation refers to adapting digital products or services to meet a specific geographic region's language, cultural, and functional requirements. Specific…

We have spent the year's first quarter engaging in exciting and impactful work. This community-driven and collaborative work is central to our focus and vision at THiNK. A relentless focus on people is at the heart of everything we do and create. We want software developers, techies, social scientists, creators, and programmers who are passionate and…

On 06-08 December 2023, the Consumers International Global Congress brought together the consumer movement with leading influencers from across business, civil society and academia to tackle pressing global issues and protect consumers worldwide. Held every four years, the Global Congress is pivotal for those committed to improving consumers' lives. In 2023, marketplace actors came together to understand the…

Last week, THiNK was acknowledged for its constant commitment to innovation in Kenya. We received the award  Innovation HotBed Kenya award from GIZ, DTC our partners and supporters, and we are very thankful for the surprise acknowledgement.  

𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐝𝐨 𝐰𝐞 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐲 𝐞𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐟𝐮𝐥? 💡 Conduct research and analysis to understand the issue at hand better. 💡 Engage with stakeholders to gather input and feedback. 💡 Develop clear goals and objectives. 💡 Create a comprehensive plan with specific actions and timelines, implementing the plan and monitoring progress. 💡 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐲 𝐞𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐮𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐲 𝐚𝐬…

Here are some important highlights from the #MozFest Nairobi 😃 event hosted by Mozilla Africa: 🔔 It is crucial to involve communities in the growth of African datasets. 🔔 Technology solutions need to be inclusive of 𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐮𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐬. 📣 Governance should encourage innovation, not hinder it. Local languages matter in AI because they allow for greater inclusivity and accessibility. When AI systems…

GovStack is a community-driven initiative drawing on expertise and experiences from contributors across the private sector, civil society, and governments from all over the world. TH.i.NK team is glad to contribute to the AI and govt digitization and transformation conversation at the inaugural roadshow in Nairobi, Kenya. Our Brian Omwenga gave a keynote on AI…

It is the goal of the Government of Kenya to provide essential services to citizens seamlessly online. One significant step is the digital transformation of each and every sector. As a result of this, THiNK has created a ChatBot for the Office of the Data Commissioner (ODPC). The ODPC enforces the  Article 31(c) and (d)…

Early July, we held one of our first very engaging Community of Practice events. It was a collaborative exchange with Fair Forward, University of Cambridge AI graduate students and notable professionals from diverse spaces such as University of Nairobi, MIT and THiNK . One significant topic was about striking a balance between…

On Thursday 18th of May 2023, THiNK held our first Botathon Event at the University of Nairobi, Chiromo Campus. This is significant as we continue in our quest for the creation of a community of practice. We discussed Artificial Intelligence, Natural Language Processing with founder Brian Omwenga,  Tech Lead Steve Waweru, Artificial Intelligence Engineers Charleen Lozi…

The THiNK founder Brian Omwenga moderated the panel session on Artificial Intelligence(AI); the economy of tomorrow.